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As I see it this decision confirms a normal person has rights, too, not just the looney fringe.

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Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1550303)

You're blurring the lines in your post.....the decision was based on religious beliefs, refusing a black couple, a non-english speaking couple etc has no basis in religion. It was a narrow decision, let it be that rather than trying to expand it into an area that was not part of, or relates to, the decision.

:BigApplause:

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Originally Posted by coldnomore (Post 1550342)

you didn't miss a single thing. :bowdown:

You've also went straight to the point...of what's currently wrong in this country.

The hard fought gains in the last 60 years, to try and equal the playing field for all...are now under constant assault. :ohdear:

tbs

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Originally Posted by Bjeanj (Post 1550281)

Went to the pool today. According to my weather app, it’s 91, with a heat index of 105. How is that possible so early in June?!

PS. Am ignoring any political commentary.

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

A heat index of 105 - Likely the "icing on the cake" if you are a frog.

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1550365)

Reality is this decision is so narrow in scope it will have no real effect one way or the other. It is really a wrist slap against one commissioner for speaking disdainfully of the baker’s religion (and religion in general). It really said nothing about civil rights nor freedom of religion, just that religious beliefs should be respected. A cheesy way to get out of making a decision.

As I said, there are other cases coming before the USSC. One of those is a videotographer, who I believe is simply an individual, not a company by any legal definition, who worked out of his home, it might be the compelling case or the court again will find a way to wiggle out without making a true decision

I agree with you on the actual 'reality' of the narrow decision, but it's still my opinion that those who would like to only serve/service those who they want (based on any reason)...will think they now have justification to do so.

We'll see I guess. :shrug:

Washed my car this morning, perfect weather for it, later went out and washed the lanai floor, not drying very fast but it's clean. The trick is getting up early. Oh, I don't car about the cake thing.

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1550359)

To me, it is a civil rights issue. The baker is free to practice his religion of choice. He is not free to force that religion on another person. He chose to have a business open to the public.

I find myself nodding as I read your post. IMHO, you've made a persuasive argument.
But love is part of baking. If a wedding cake can't be baked with love, I'd move to a different bakery.

As I interpret the situation this is a discussion about a US Supreme Court decision, the various legal factors considered and adjudicated therein.

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1550453)

Did the windows and eves this morning........I thought it could have been a Sexy Diet Pepsi Commercial, but then I remembered...........I'm old.

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1550511)

Did the windows and eves this morning........I thought it could have been a Sexy Diet Pepsi Commercial, but then I remembered...........I'm old.

If you wear the same top you wear to the pickleball court, we could have something here.

Went to LSL last evening to check out a new band, Band 4 Play. They were a crowd pleaser but not much of a crowd due to the hot and sticky daytime weather. More showed up as the temperature dropped.

One woman came to the square with 6 dogs. So much for a dog day afternoon[emoji6]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...475534f2b0.jpg

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As I said many times, we are losing our right to be individuals and are chastised for not following the crowd

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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1550536)

Probably a dog walker. Not a great place to walk six dogs.

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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1550381)

As I see it this decision confirms a normal person has rights, too, not just the looney fringe.

And how do you know that the baker was not the looney fringe and the couple the normal people?

That is just your opinion, not fact.

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1550356)

Baloney.

There are a number of 'off-beat religions' (KKK anyone?)...that prescribe exactly what Redwitch described.

What now stops someone from starting their own religion, then practice whatever prejudice/discrimination they so choose, claiming "it's their religious beliefs"...based on this goofy Supreme Court ruling? :oops:

In fact, I predict with the current climate in this country, we will read about that exact thing happening...in a very short order.

And BTW, does the 'Westboro Baptist Church'...ring a bell?

Well, get ready for a lot more of those types of sick mentalities...sooner rather than later. :ohdear:

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1550422)

Just as I said...:ohdear:

Hardware store hangs "no gays allowed" sign

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Following the Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, an East Tennessee business owner is celebrating by reposting a sign that reads, “No Gays Allowed.”

Jeff Amyx, a Baptist minister and owner of Amyx Hardware & Roofing Supplies, originally posted the sign in 2015 when SCOTUS ruled to permit same-sex marriage across the country.

Amyx claims that gay and lesbian couples are against his religion.

I agree with all of the above comments!